1988 Nissan Sunny vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, 1988 Nissan Sunny is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Century (150 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick Century (270 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Sunny | 1985 Buick Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Sunny | Century |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1269 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2662 mm |
